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Rangers reassigned INF Brent Lillibridge to minor league camp.

This move comes as a bit of a surprise as the veteran infielder was expected to serve in a utility role for the Rangers. The 30-year-old slashed .286/.276/.464 with a homer and four RBI in 28 Cactus League at-bats. Sat, Mar 22, 2014 12:35:00 PM

Brent Lillibridge left Thursday's game with a tight right hamstring.

Consider him day-to-day. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man. The 30-year-old was dreadful in 20 games between the Cubs and Yankees in 2013, slashing .119/.133/.136 with five RBI and a 17/1 K/BB ratio in 59 at-bats. Thu, Mar 20, 2014 09:35:00 PM

Brent Lillibridge went 1-for-2 and plated the Rangers lone run in a losing effort against the Royals on Friday.

Lillibridge is certainly doing his best to make a strong first impression, smacking a two-run homer on Thursday and continuing his offensive output on Friday afternoon. His versatility could lead to a spot on the Opening Day roster. Fri, Feb 28, 2014 10:40:00 PM

Brent Lillibridge homered in one of his two at-bats for the Rangers on Thursday against the Royals.

Lillibridge, not exactly known for his power, took Cory Wade deep for a two-run homer in the seventh. A non-roster invitee, Lillibridge is hoping to make the team as a utility man. Thu, Feb 27, 2014 05:42:00 PM

Carlos Gomez (shoulder) is not in the Rangers' lineup Thursday against the White Sox.

He hasn't played since Sunday while struggling with a cyst on his right shoulder. Drew Robinson will draw the start in center field and bat eighth Thursday against White Sox starter Reynaldo Lopez. Gomez remains day-to-day.

Gonzalez had been working his way back from a slight UCL tear in his throwing elbow but Tommy John surgery became necessary after a recent setback. His surgery will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister. This will knock Gonzalez out for all of 2017 and probably most of next year as well. The right-hander holds a 4.54 ERA over 17 big league appearances including 13 starts.

Rangers placed RHP Keone Kela on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to August 5, with right shoulder soreness.

Kela made just two appearances in two weeks after returning from the DL with the same shoulder issue, so it seems like he never actually made it back to full health. The Rangers figure to proceed more cautiously with him this time.

Jake Diekman (colon) will make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

His outing will be capped at 15 pitches. Diekman has yet to pitch in the majors this year after undergoing surgery to rebuild his colon. The hard-throwing 30-year-old will serve as a left-handed specialist when healthy.